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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Yingmei Qi #25062 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent and Strategic Effort Shines in 12K Yingmei Qin demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event. Starting strong with a 16:14 min/mile pace for the first mile placed her 5525th in the female category. The pace slightly varied, with the second mile clocked at 17:06 min/mile and a minor increase to 18:21 per mile by the third mile. Notably, the steep section from 2.2 to 2.7 miles showed a slight slow down, placing her 909th in her division by the third mile. The subsequent miles revealed an intelligent pace adjustment post-Hayes Hill. Particularly commendable is her strong finish, with the final mile showing a regained momentum at 14:45 min/mile, a significant improvement indicating energy management. Finishing with an overall time of 2:20:45 and an average pace of 18:53 min/mile, Yingmei secured 991st place in her division. Future focus might involve maintaining early stronger paces throughout challenging segments like Hayes Hill.